Pyrus nivalis

E289576

Pyrus nivalis, commonly known as the snow pear, is a hardy wild pear species native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, valued for its small, astringent fruits and ornamental white spring blossoms.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf angiosperm
dicot
pear
plant species
commonName snow pear
family Rosaceae
flowerColor white
floweringSeason spring
fruitTaste astringent
fruitType pome
genus Pyrus
growthForm small to medium-sized tree
hasUse breeding of pear cultivars
ornamental horticulture
kingdom Plantae
leafPersistence deciduous
leafType simple leaves
nativeTo southeastern Europe
Middle East
surface form: western Asia
order Rosales
plantHabit deciduous tree
pollination insect-pollinated
reproduction sexual reproduction via seeds
taxonRank species
tolerates cold
drought
usedAs rootstock for cultivated pears
valuedFor hardiness
ornamental blossoms
small fruits

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Pyrus includesSpecies Pyrus nivalis